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Test Your Sperm Smarts

DearSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700

If your period has ever been late, you know how scary and stressful it can be if you're not trying to get pregnant. Knowing some basic facts about sperm and the male body can help prevent an unexpected pregnancy, or help you avoid the anxiety of worrying that you are pregnant. So take this short quiz to make sure you're up on your sperm smarts.

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What's the Deal With Dry Orgasms?

DearSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 -0800

A while ago, I answered a question about a woman who was dating a guy who lost both of his testicles in a car accident. It wasn't clear if this man could have an erection or an orgasm, but that post brought up many questions about orgasms and how it's possible to have one if you don't have any semen.

Here's the deal. Some men have what's called a dry orgasm. This means that they can have an erection, but when they climax, no semen gets ejaculated out of the penis. There can be several causes of dry orgasms:

Surgical removal or damage to the testicles, bladder, or prostate.
Radiation therapy directed at the pelvic area (such as for treatment of prostrate cancer).

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Another cause could be something called retrograde ejaculation. Instead of semen coming out of the penis, it gets forced into the bladder when he climaxes. Diabetes or injury to the bladder could cause this condition.

Dry orgasms usually don't present any health problems, but they could prevent a man from being able to father children. The good news is that it's possible to extract sperm from the man and use it to artificially inseminate a woman.

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Hot Tubs and Sperm: What's the Connection?

DearSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0700

I'm sure you've heard that men shouldn't hang out in hot tubs because it can affect their sperm. Is this true or a myth?

Earlier this year, a team of urologists at the University of California conducted a study to test this speculation.

The study observed a group of men who were regularly exposed to hot water temps from hot tubs or hot baths, for at least 30 minutes a week. All the men showed signs of infertility.

What they also found out is that this could quickly be reversed. After these men ditched their hot water excursions, their sperm counts had an increase of 491% after three to six months.

So here's the deal. If a guy is trying to have a baby, he shouldn't be spending time soaking in hot water. If he's not at all thinking about babies, he can love up the hot tub as much as he wants.

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Ask E. Jean for DearSugar: Is Semen Fattening?

E Jean Carroll — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:00:00 -0700

DEAR E. JEAN--
When I saw the Dear Sugar quiz called “SEMEN: What Do You Know,” it got me wondering. I’m very vain about my figure. I’m in great shape, ride my bike 120 miles a week, watch what I eat, and count every calorie. So, here’s my question: How many calories are in semen? My fiancé and I enjoy oral sex about three times a week. Is it fattening? ----Colorado Girl

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MISS COLORADO, MY KUMQUAT:

When sperm leaves the human male, it travels at a Lance Armstrong-grade bike speed of 27 miles-an-hour. It weighs in at about a teaspoon, contains three times the vitamins of a Jolly Rancher and fairly explodes with protein (about the same as an egg white.) As for calories? 5-7. Fewer than a cherry Life Saver. Bon Appetit!

To see more advice from E. Jean visit Elle Magazine and AskEJean.com

Semen: What Do You Know?

DearSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0700

Lately I've been getting a lot of comments and questions about sex and semen, so I just wanted to clear up some things.

Let's test your knowledge on this fun and important topic...

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Life of a Sperm

DearSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:00:00 -0700

If you're period has ever been "late" you know how stressful and upsetting it can be, wondering if you are pregnant or not. Knowing the facts can help ease your mind so I want to know...

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Intimate Problem: Semen Allergy

DearSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0800

So you're probably aware that people can have an allergy to latex condoms, but did you know they could also be allergic to semen? It has to do with the common proteins found in it. They may be allergic to all men's semen, or they may only have an adverse response to a specific person's semen.

Symptoms include redness, pain, burning, itching, and swelling in areas where the semen has touched. What's worse is that some people are so allergic that they get hives or have difficulty breathing. Symptoms usually happen within 20 to 30 minutes of contact, and can last for hours or even days.

Dear's Advice: If this sounds familiar, make an appointment with your gynecologist. They may recommend that you use condoms every time you're intimate to prevent reactions.

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Product of the Day: Bull Semen Hair Treatment

GiggleSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:00:00 -0800

"It doesn't smell" is hardly a ringing endorsement for a product, but I guess you gotta emphasize one of the few positives of hair care made with bull semen. And that's just what Hari's, a fancy London beauty salon says about its Aberdeen Organic Hair treatment made of protein-rich bull semen and plant extracts. In addition to not smelling, it can give your hair the ultimate shine. As long as the randy bulls provide their, uh, stuff, says salon owner Hari Salem, the well-coiffed of London will have shiny, lustrous hair that doesn't smell! What more could you ask for, really? (And the Geek Girls come through again!)

Group Therapy: Should his Semen be Burning?

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Can semen sometimes have a burning effect inside a woman when a man ejaculates inside of her? Someone please tell me if this is normal!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: To be involved in more GROUP THERAPY, click here]

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Product of the Day: Secretions Magnifique Perfume

GiggleSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:00:00 -0800

Ever have that "not so fresh" feeling? Then I highly recommend that you don't spray on Secretions Magnifique from Etat Libre d'Orange perfumers. Available in the US only at the swank Henri Bendel department store in NYC, it smells of. . . how do I put this delicately? Sweat, spunk, and blood. Oh, the French! From their smelly cheeses to their famed aversion to daily baths. They have seriously cornered the market on stinky. I wonder how it would hold up to Eau de Stilton?

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